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School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning with a few items on the agenda. The main topic will be the gymnasium floor at Salem Elementary. Last week on local […]

New civics club at RCHS will provide opportunities for students to learn about local government

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A new civics club at Russell County High School will allow students the opportunity to learn more about local government. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said through a grant obtained by the county, students involved […]

Equipment could begin moving to new bus garage next month

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Progress on the new Russell County Schools bus garage is continuing, and Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he expects equipment to begin being brought over to the new facility soon after spring break, […]

Arrests made in Adair County theft cases

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Two Columbia men have been arrested in connection to burglary investigations in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Benjamin L. Harmon was taken into custody Monday night following a burglary investigation […]

Air Methods to have helicopter, staff permanently stationed at Russell County Airport

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Plans are in the works for Air Methods to have a medical helicopter and staff stationed permanently at Russell County Airport. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said this has been in the works for […]

Two Pulaski residents charged with torturing dog

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County residents were arrested this week and charged with torturing a dog. Authorities say the investigation began nearly a week ago after a report came into the sheriff’s office of a dog that […]

Rolling roadblock planned for Cumberland Parkway later this month

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

A rolling roadblock is planned to take place on the Cumberland Parkway later this month. Duo Broadband will conduct a rolling roadblock on Sunday, March 15 beginning at 7 a.m. on the Cumberland Parkway. The work […]

Monticello woman arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello woman was arrested early this morning after allegedly attempting to flee from a traffic stop. Russell Springs Police arrested 18-year-old Heymmy Velasquez and charged her with fleeing or evading police first degree, speeding […]

Statewide tornado drill is this morning

Wednesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s statewide tornado drill will take place this morning. The tornado drill takes place at 9:07 a.m. CT. Officials say this is a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at […]

Ford gives update on planning process for new middle school

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A lot of behind-the-scenes planning has been ongoing in preparation for the Russell County School District’s planned project to construct a new middle school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community […]